After spending a significant amount of time on XC style shoes, mainly for performance and comfort reasons, we were excited to give the Chambers a go. We bolted on a set of Shimano cleats, and spent the large majority of the test period using the shoes with both traditional SPD pedals and the larger Trail models, with both combinations not giving us any issues. Despite its casual, skate style looks, the Chambers have a snug but comfortable fit that didn't allow our feet to shift inside of them, something that can't be said of true skate shoes. This is obviously going to vary depending on the width of your feet, but the Chambers seem to strike a good middle ground on this point. They felt a touch heavy for all-day epics, but we can't dock them points for that as they are intended to be used as a gravity shoe, and the sticky Vibram sole was appreciated any time we had to hike-a-bike up some sketchy line. Their shank isn't as stiff as a true XC shoe - it wasn't designed to be - so those portages were a bit more comfortable and heel-lift was less of an issue as the Chambers can bend slightly with your foot. After much time with them in the field we'd have to say that although Giro markets the Chamber as being a DH shoe, they perform equally as well under riders who are looking for something casual but still efficient and functional. - Jordan Carr |
With so many brands manufacturing their clothing overseas, we appreciate one that is manufacturing reasonably priced products on-shore, and it's easily apparent that Gravity Anomaly is focused on quality. The long fitting Longhaul short sits very low on the knee while providing a surprisingly comfortable fit, and although we are not usually fans of overly long, baggy shorts, we found them to be nicely tailored and functional. A simple, utilitarian aesthetic gives the shorts a nice touch in a market filled with neon and large logos. We did find the shorts to be a bit heavy in really warm weather, though, but they were comfortable on most 70 degree days. Well placed pockets at first seemed to be a bit overkill, but we found ourselves using most pockets quite regularly. Riders looking for a bomber pair of longer shorts with a nicely tailored fit will really appreciate the these, but those who are making the transition from lycra to baggies may find them to be a bit excessive. - Jordan Carr |
After spending some time in the Hasta glove we really appreciated Kali's attention to detail. The glove offers a great fit and more true to fit sizing than most gloves, meaning average hands fit a medium. We enjoyed the gloves minimalist fit and found them a bit more durable than other minimalist options on the market. On the bike, the knuckle protection added a nice touch when blasting through overgrown trails, although we could have used a bit more at times - these aren't the gloves if you're looking for a lot of protection. Velcro wrist closure was comfortable without being overly snug, and they stayed closed through any situation or climate. The silicon finger tips worked well with smartphones, something the Strava and Instagram addicts will appreciate. At $25 USD, the Kali Hasta glove is a nice minimalist option for riders looking for all day comfort paired with just enough protection for most trail days. - Jordan Carr |
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